Under the Good Samaritan Act, a nurse is not liable for damages caused by providing assistance at the scene of an accident or emergency so long as:

a) The nurse is not assisting with a view to gain.

b) The patient lives.

c) The nurse is not grossly negligent.

d) The nurse is not employed to provide the emergency medical services.

e) A, C and D.

The answer is...e! Find out more in Legislation Relevant to Nurses' Practice, a quick reference guide that provides a summary of what you are required, authorized or unauthorized to do under all legislation that may impact your nursing practice.

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